DRIVING FORD MODEL A DOODLEBUG

I take a spin in my Buddy Martin's Model A Doodlebugs

[@waynespyker5731]

These are '28 or '29 Model A or (1-ton) AA doodlebugs having the external door hinge pillars and horizontal 2 piece firewall seam, '30 or '31 have internal body door frames for mounting door hinges and one piece firewall to the cowl band. 1924-27 Model T or (1-ton) TT had had an extermal straight door hinge pillars. 1924-1927 TT (6 lug) and early 1928 AA (5 lug) 1-ton trucks had worm drive differentials but different spring mountings. Under extreme pulling conditions the short wheelbase plus adding the second transmission proved to be dangerous as they would flip over backwards!

[@TheFurriestOne]

Gotta love the ingenuity of those farmers! And the ingenuity of the folks keeping these old rigs around!

[@stephenbeecher7545]

That is a 1928 or 29. Any earlier would be a model T which ended production in 1927. 1930 and 31 had a different body transition from doors to the cowl.

[@mschiffel1]

Do raddy-ators radiate? Or do radiators raddy-ate?

[@yourbeekeeper]

Looks like a really fun afternoon. Definately put a smile on my face. I grew up driving a '29 Chevy doodlebug type of Ranch creation around the fields. Not that I need any more vehicles, but I sure wish I had bought that when I had the chance.

[@805ROADKING]

Yeah it was a great weekend!! The Doodle is a great piece of Americana!!☺

[@RamblinAround]

Very cool! It's amazing how long those ol' Fords will run.

[@805ROADKING]

Yeah Buddy!! Henry knew what he was doing eh!!☺

[@nebraskamike607]

First time seeing the doodle bugs. Never heard of them. Looks like a ton of fun. Thanks for sharing.

[@jaswmclark]

In the Upper Ottawa Valley we called them "dillys" , usually with a second transmission, ideally a four speed, and the rear axle from a Three ton truck. I even remember one which a couple of old Bachelor (probably Gay) farmers deep in the woods had made into a full track bulldozer with the track being made from pieces of , angle and strap steel. the only power tool they had was a 3/8" electric drill.

[@ShawnCFarm]

Ether 28 or 29 there, after that they change the cowl abit

[@waynespyker5731]

My yard sale purchased doodlebug was an early '28 Model AA narrowed front axle (cut & welded /-\ for crop clearance), transmission and differential mounted on the narrowed (right rear axle shortened - right frame rail both moved in 10") and shortened truck frame. No grille or cowl needed for a Wisconsin air cooled 2 cylinder set above the M shaped axle. Steering wheel, foot brakes and seat occupied the left side while a axe handle functioned as the hand clutch. Roller chain and sprockets connected Wisconsin and Ford. I replaced the modern rear Wheelhorse tires and rims used for fronts with 3 rib tires on a pair of New Idea hay binder spindles and Cub rims while retaining the AA rear steel rims/tires. The steering shaft was unsupported so I reworked a pair of Model A front fender braces for an arch shaped mounting hand grip with a steering shaft bearing mount on a crossbar (may fill the peak to form a mini-dash).

[@waynespyker5731]

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[@michaelmunson5813]

had a Model AA truck that was done this way but had an international truck rearend and tractor tires. it was a 28

[@ObsoleteOddity]

That would've been a great day - wish I'd been there! Love those rusty pieces of motoring history; maybe you don't get the comfort a modern car offers...but what fun to drive (once you get the hang of it, lol)

[@805ROADKING]

Yeah Buddy!! The Fun Factor far outweighs the comfort zone!!☺

[@ObsoleteOddity]

805ROADKING lol, yeah it's not a 'tourer' !

[@MalcOfLincoln]

As cool as. No wonder you got a lot of smiles from the spectators. Fun afternoon and a great video. That Austin 7 'tractor' I showed in the steam rally video a few weeks ago was getting a lot of attention.

[@805ROADKING]

There was a cute little 1931 Austin Coupe at this show, I should have filmed it!!☺

[@MalcOfLincoln]

We always miss something :(

[@alecfleming373]

I just heard of these today! All my life (30 years) and I never heard of a doodle bug?! Way way way cool! The very first hot rods? I think yes!

[@jaceschlechter7941]

Those things are awesome! Great video RK! Glad you were having fun! :)

[@805ROADKING]

Thanks Bud!!☺

[@59chevt]

That was fun and I was all smiles also.

[@BangAsoursRex]

Those are so cool!! I'd bolt a lazy boy recliner up in one and use the doodlebug as a real comfortable field mower lok

[@BangAsoursRex]

lol*

[@805ROADKING]

I wouldn't doubt if it hasn't been done before, I've seen so many versions of them things!! Them Farmers had some great imaginations!!☺

[@BangAsoursRex]

+805ROADKING lol yeah they do! Those doodlebugs look like a lot of fun.

[@douro20]

Are they both babbit bearing engines or is one a thin-shell bearing engine? I know they made both.

[@onelonleyfarmer]

was this down at the Washington's crossing?

[@805ROADKING]

Yeah Buddy!! See ya next year, bring a Model A and some Tractors!!☺

[@onelonleyfarmer]

i should.. i have both and a model T

[@cclapew]

Early 20's?..... didnt they first start production on model A's in 28?

[@Kagaines]

C.C. Lapew must be Ts.

[@alexkeena5665]

C.C. Lapew they're 28-29s due to the rad and the dash

[@realmaindrianpace]

And the cowl design with the coupe pillar.

[@kevinhorning3624]

im my town in pa. they called them ruxalls. i have no idea why.

[@waynespyker5731]

@@kevinhorning3624 Ruxall Manufacturing produced the optional overdrive worm drive differentials.

[@DB-rw5vu]

those are 28/29s, my dad has a project 29, that has that same gauge cluster.

[@bleachmultiverse]

rusty gold man I love those doodle bugs. wish I could drive one someday. will share this.

[@805ROADKING]

Thanks alot Bud!!☺

[@1963impala2drWaylonWire]

looks like fun man!! I'm sure someone will enlighten you as to the years model A's were produced. hahaha.. these youtubers always straighten me out! hahaha.. keep em comin' brother!

[@onelonleyfarmer]

Funny I was baling about 5 miles from where this show was. And I missed it. That is a 28/29 a rad shell.

[@805ROADKING]

Lol!! Yeah Buddy!! There is no shortage of Internet Experts on my Channel either!!☺

[@LarryYaw]

My grandfather, back in the day, would by them for 15-20 dollars and cut the back off and use them for hauling scrap metal and trash. Seems sad but back then they were a dime a dozen and just another tool tool,

[@MissouriOldTimer]

they would have to be 28's or newer because before that they were model T's.

[@805ROADKING]

Yeah Buddy!! The 30-31's radiator shells weren't that rounded on top!!☺

[@77chevy4x4]

There was one years ago .. at a restaurant stove greasers industry from the late 20s . His building marble and granite throughout.. by 98/99 it’s best times have past … but in the back waaa old Ford flat head but it’s rear was a tractor with duallies and a freight car hitch attachment probably from loading and unloading the train carts for distribution.. great times to see and witnessed what yesterday hard work was all about.

[@slimjim119]

that was great yes I think they r 28's and an great show now for me try to catch up

[@805ROADKING]

Yeah we had alotta fun that day!! Not much left to go by except the Radiator shell!!☺

[@dancostello6465]

Great field vehicles.

[@udizzy1969]

If i ever get mine Done you can drive it brother, Prolly need to show me how, lol Cheers man. The Dizz.

[@805ROADKING]

That's gonna be a great Parade Vehicle Mate!! We gotta finish it this Winter!!☺

[@udizzy1969]

If i had a garage i would do it now, just don't want to do all that work and keep it on the city street. lol Cheers brother

[@805ROADKING]

We'll keep it in Ron's backyard!!☺

[@udizzy1969]

no way to get it back there. or i would

[@rw3dog]

Those things are awesome , where was this show ?

[@805ROADKING]

Washingtons crossing NJ!!☺

[@not2fast4u2c]

You know I need one of these ...I would tune it up so it runs better !!!

[@805ROADKING]

I think it might have been a little moisture, everything had a heavy dew on it that morning!! After that short trip it was fine!!☺

[@kennethausdemore7708]

threaded gas caps indicate 1928, or 1929 an orange steering wheel was used on 1928

[@DB-rw5vu]

My granddad has a ww2 dodge ambulance that was converted into a doodlebug.

[@poweredbyford87]

im picturin the poor timekeeper at the drag strip... *hmmm, they started tuesday at **9:02** am, todays thursday, they crossed the line at **6:08** pm...*

[@Goomer]

Those are terrific, they can do the 1/4 mile in 1/2 a day.

[@805ROADKING]

Yeah but at least you know you'll get there!!☺

[@creamofcardstv]

It's cool how the farmers repurposed them. Looks like fun :)

[@805ROADKING]

Yeah Buddy!!☺

[@Brockway700]

What Show is this? Looks like a nice variety

[@805ROADKING]

Washingtons Crossing NJ!!☺

[@Brockway700]

805ROADKING Thanks I'll have to look that up next year! I figured I would have run into you guys at a show by now but we must be just far enough apart not to cross paths!

[@Mopardude]

Nice, looks like fun!

[@rogeroconnor5182]

now you have to build one,lol. did the transmission survive the weekend?

[@805ROADKING]

Kudos to Henry for making a transmission you have to grind to get in gear and getting it to last more than 90 years!! Today we have transmissions that shift like silk but don't last but 5-10 years eh!!☺

[@rogeroconnor5182]

very true

[@MrBrendog67rat]

the cowel on both of them ia 28, 29

[@mohawksniper79]

Man I would love the second one with the crane for the farm

[@CalvinsCorner72]

Man this is too cool. Awesome but a little dangerous. That floor board could use some floor.

[@805ROADKING]

Yeah Buddy!!☺

[@mirodeogrl]

That was awesome Buddy!

[@805ROADKING]

Yeah Buddy!! Pretty wacky stuff!!☺

[@txsviking]

Hell buddy, it had me smiling too!

[@TheMrRuger]

Seen a couple around here.

[@gregwddriver]

Holy mother! Give that thing a simple tuneup.

[@Keith1212]

Very cool!

[@805ROADKING]

Yeah Buddy!!☺

[@JimsEquipmentShed]

805RoadWarrier ;-) Yup, thats about right. What a cool thing, I've never driven one.

[@805ROADKING]

I can check that off my Bucket List now!!☺

[@JimsEquipmentShed]

805ROADKING Yea, it doesn't seem like a skill that you would need to use more than once. ;-)

[@BobNchannel]

that looks like fun

[@805ROADKING]

Yeah Buddy!!☺

[@KowboyUSA]

100th like. Greatest cah ever!

[@victorbitter583]

Good stuff RK. If you can't findem , grindem.

[@805ROADKING]

Yeah Buddy!!☺

[@raingca5057]

Ok Nov naon

[@Stoneforth]

I watched a youtube video of how to change gears in these. Couldn't understand it at all

[@sighpocket5]

Nice!!

[@chevyshack4385]

One thing bout it people back in the day knew how ta have fun to look like you were having a pretty good time thanks y all :)

[@805ROADKING]

Yeah it was a good day!!☺

[@hellohun7331]

It's too bad these look like they are stored outside.

[@VintageTexas59]

Fun stuff !

[@805ROADKING]

Yeah Buddy!!☺

[@bigdude1234]

thumb up

[@mikeshobbiesandrandomstuff]

I thought they were called a jitter bug.

[@Chunckawumpbear]

Jitterbug was a dance.

[@coolrides]

Love that synchromesh trans! LOL! Jack

[@fromatic2]

needs a big turbo :p

[@BAGOTCORNER]

Can't find em ? Grind em 😜

[@805ROADKING]

Yeah Buddy!!☺

[@gtb81.]

just didn,t want to run 😂

[@anthonypirozzi837]

the John Deere that drove across the lot was waaaaaay faster lol

[@jameslandon4126]

...and it was also a disposable piece of junk.

[@DrinkinDaJuice]

I heard Ford has retained the copyright to the Doodlebug name and they may produce a 2024 Mustang Mach Doodlebug model variant.